: a solemn promise or assertion
specifically
: one by which a person is bound to an act, service, or condition
vowed; vowing; vows
: to make a vow
Examples of vow in a Sentence
Noun
The monks take a vow of silence.
The bride and groom exchanged vows.
The mayor made a vow to reduce crime.
Verb (1)
she vowed to love him forever
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
But in the collegiate timeline, the pair is nowhere near exchanging vows.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 Jan. 2026
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Once again, Murrill vowed to appeal the ruling — this time to the full panel of 5th Circuit judges.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
During his discussion with Shriver, the comedian shared how some people react to him honoring his vows.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
But in the collegiate timeline, the pair is nowhere near exchanging vows.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
Earlier this month Paramount CEO David Ellison also threatened a proxy fight, vowing to nominate a Paramount-friendly slate of board members to take over the WBD board.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Once again, Murrill vowed to appeal the ruling — this time to the full panel of 5th Circuit judges.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vow. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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vow
1 of 2 noun
: a solemn promise or statement
vow
2 of 2 verb1
: to make a vow or as a vow
2
: to bind or make holy by a vow
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